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| An imaginative hybrid of action, kung fu, and science fiction, THE MATRIX is a hyper-kinetic, mind-bending, and visionary spectacle. Keanu Reeves stars as Neo, a disaffected computer hacker seeking the answer to the question: "What is the Matrix?" His search leads him to the elusive Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), who begins to enlighten Neo about the illusions of his so-called reality. In accepting the answer Morpheus provides, Neo is hurled into a futuristic world where old realities are shattered, and he must fight for his life, and the future of humanity, against a dangerous group of inhuman government agents. |
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With THE MATRIX, the Wachowskis have established themselves as innovative filmmakers that push the boundaries of live action films. Like the groundbreaking STAR WARS, THE MATRIX (also the first film of a trilogy) showcases a unique visual style, one the Wachowskis achieved through an array of techniques and digital effects, some never before seen in mainstream Hollywood films. Although computer morphing technology had been used before in films such as THE ABYSS and TERMINATOR 2, the Wachowskis were the first to use "bullet time," a time-bending digital effect that utilizes both computer-generated imagery and still photography.
The film itself is a complex story that aspires to mythology, focusing on a computer hacker named Neo (Keanu Reeves) who searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as "the Matrix." He finds his answer with a group of strangers lead by the charismatic Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). What they encounter in confronting that truth makes for a lightning paced, eye-popping thrill-ride of a movie. Packed with stunning fight scenes (choreographed by accomplished Hong Kong director Yuen Wo-Ping), astonishing visual effects, quotable lines, and a terrific supporting cast (lead by Carrie-Anne Moss, in her first major Hollywood film), THE MATRIX is a bold triumph that raises the bar for all science fiction films.
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Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster, Marcus Chong |
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Director: Larry Wachowski, Andy Wachowski |
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Editor: Zach Staenberg |
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Composer: Don Davis |
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Rating: R (MPAA) |
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Format: DVD |
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Year Released: n/a |
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Run Time: 144 min |
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Audio: Dolby Surround AC-3, Digital, AC3 |
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Version: Letter Boxed, Closed Captioned |
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Color: Color |
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Notes: Special Edition |
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Originally Released: 1999 |
Notes: Theatrical release date: April 2, 1999.
THE MATRIX won three Academy Awards: Achievement in Film Editing, Sound, and Visual Effects (beating out STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE). In each category, the winners quoted a line from the film.
The Wachowski brothers got their start at Marvel Comics, where they wrote dialogue for Clive Barker's HELLRAISER.
The official website, www.whatisthematrix.com, features a revolving showcase of comic book writers.
The actors initially thought combat training would take a few weeks. They eventually trained for five months (October 1997-March 1998).
Each actor had their own kung fu master on the set.
Neo is an anagram for "One."
The Wachowskis named Neo’s alter ego Thomas, for the biblical Doubting Thomas.
SIMULACRA AND SIMULATION, Jean Baudrillard’s theoretical text concerning culture, reality, and simulation, is the title of the book Neo uses to keep his contraband.
Carrie-Anne Moss sprained her ankle during the filming of the federal lobby scene, but told no one at the time, even though she was unable to walk the next day.
Carrie-Anne Moss appeared in the 1993 television show MATRIX, about a hitman working for the Underworld.
A musical theater piece by the Live Bait Theater group in Chicago (the Wachowski brothers’ home town) called NEO: A MATRIX MUSICAL ran in May 2000.
"What is the Matrix?"--Neo (Keanu Reeves) to Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss)
"Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself."--Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) to Neo
"I know kung fu."--Neo to Morpheus and Tank (Marcus Chong)
"Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure was real? What if you were unable to wake from that dream? How would you know the difference between the dream world and the real world?"--Morpheus to Neo
"Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet. You are a plague, and we are the cure."--Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving) to Morpheus
"The Matrix is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth."--Morpheus to Neo
"The answer is out there Neo, it’s looking for you. And it will find you, if you want it to."--Trinity to Neo
"Welcome to the real world."--Morpheus to Neo
"Whoa."--Neo, upon seeing Morpheus make a gravity-defying leap |
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